Top 100 wines of Suisun Valley

Discover the top 100 best wines of Suisun Valley of North Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Suisun Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Suisun Valley

The wine region of Suisun Valley is located in the region of Solano County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vezér Family Vineyard or the Domaine Caymus-Suisun produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Suisun Valley are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Zinfandel, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Suisun Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

In the mouth of Suisun Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 46 estates and châteaux in the of Suisun Valley, producing 121 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Suisun Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of Suisun Valley

wines from the region of Suisun Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of meat and goat pie, tunisian macaroni or fillet of beef with morels.

Organoleptic analysis of wine of Suisun Valley

On the nose in the region of Suisun Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth in the region of Suisun Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

News from the vineyard of Suisun Valley

The Rully appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Rully appellation. Here the vineyard is planted on different hills which have very different gelogicial characteristics. It partly explains the great diversity in the expression of the Rully wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 20 ...

Geographical denomination: The first step towards the notion of terroir – Focus Mâcon

We created this photomontage, to show you the landscapes and the different characteristics of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation: Wine colors, grape varieties, soil specificities, surface area and production. You’ll become an expert on Mâcon wines! Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​ Find ...

What style should one expect from a good Chablis by Debra MEIBURG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In 80-second clip, Debra MEIBURG answers the question of an Internet user : what style should one expect from a good Chablis ? #Chablis #PureChablis ...